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Randecker Family History

Randecker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dannecker, Windecker, Waldecker, Decker, Necker, Recker, Landaker

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Where is the Randecker family from?

You can see how Randecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Randecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Randecker families living in Illinois. This was about 66% of all the recorded Randecker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Randecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Randecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Randecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Randecker. 61% of Randecker men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Randecker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Randecker were Farming and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Randecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Randecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randecker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 136 immigration records available for the last name Randecker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Randecker. For the veterans among your Randecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randecker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Randecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Randecker in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Randecker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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